How to improve a Triumph Speed Twin with Bitubo Suspension upgrade. Road test and how to guide 

Don't ever take for granted that you have something's special.

Dealer or not, bitubo are great suspension systems! Thanks for sharing this Dave!

Very interesting video; a good reason to buy a second hand old version of the Speed Twin and improve it's suspensions.

Love it Dave. Real stuff. Everyone knows manufacturers skimp on suspension, especially not at the top of their range. I rode a Trident recently and it was like being on a bouncy ball. Good job Pete.

"Why's this old thing in my suggestions - oh look it's Dave, gotta be worth a look.."

Another great video Dave. Loved it!

Thanks you for this great and commented video, you definitely convince me to purchase bitubo cartridges for my speedtwin 😉

Brilliant Dave, really interesting and illuminating!

Nice little vid. I hope to see some winter projects. 👍🏻

Great job, nice video guys

Excellent video.

Great review, best money you can spend on your bike is suspension...

Good concise vid. A shame we can’t see the carts going in.

hi thanks for the great info. if you have chance in the future to do that mod with a 2022 model that would be great a step by step tutorial

Nice one, the street twin is even worse. Mine’s a different bike with upgraded shocks and forks

Great vid thanks! If you were to only upgrade one, would you upgrade front forks or rear shocks? I'm finding the forks are the worst for stability so thinking to change first. But could be mistaken and would appreciate your advice.

"This is the bike Triumph should have made to begin with" seems like a common sentiment for just about all manufacturers. Not sure how they do not see that if it cost $2k more for a better suspension people would pay the money.

I bought a Thruxton R and fitted an ABM handlebar kit Same engine and frame as the Speed Twin but better suspension and brakes

Boa tarde amigo. Sou de Portugal. Vejo todos os seus videos. Amigo tenho TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 2022. Qual o Sag settings da frente e tras para a speed twin? Com piloto e sem piloto. Muito obrigado

What sort of price is this conversion please - recently test drove one and thought that the rear in articular when pushed could have been improved - ball park figure is good enough !Cheers

Do you think it's worth the extra money on the Speed Twin to upgrade rear suspension with compression adjustment also? I'm looking at these shocks for preload and rebound adjust but can't decide whether to spend extra for compression adjustment also. Thanks!

Good video... but can you suggest what the estimated cost would be for this upgrade, eg cost of parts, and cost for fitting?

at a street-ride with s1000rr (date of build 2012/2013) i feel nothing only i switch all three moped legs into stage 5 with the key , tires were warmer than my hand , i felt safe till top speed only you and all others with many many miles more can ask for tuning - stock is expensive and good enough

On your video you show the rebound adjustment at the top and preload at the bottom, yet all adverts for these shocks show it the other way round. Does it matter which way up they are fitted? I could see problems adjusting the preload at the bottom because of the proximity of the adjusters to the silencers.

Hi Dave, can you please confirm which suspension parts you fitted?

G’day Dave, I’ve just ordered a set of rear shock to upgrade my speed twin. I didn’t think to check and presumed that they could be adjusted for two up riding. Is this the case please? and if not is it too late to change my order as I only confirmed a couple of hours ago. I wouldn’t want them to arrive down under if they aren’t adjustable. I bought the 80 to 90 kg weight range. Great video by the way

suspension on a T120 COULD DO WITH THIS AS WELL DID TRIUMPH NOT ROAD TEST THESE BIKES FROM A t120 owner of 2 years 8000 miles

does the the kit come with instructions? "im not a dealer kinda guy!"

Where to buy Bitubo in the USA? And do you recommend sticking with the same manufacturer of these components front and rear? Or does it matter?

Were the spring rates specified for the weight of the rider?

those stock shocks are absolute shit... shame on Triumph.... Viva la Bitubo.... great vid

Do bitubo do the same for 21 plate Street twin 900

Is the newer speed twin with the Marzocchi forks a lot better?

Nice to know Pete's no longer as saggy as he once was ;)

How much is this upgrade Dave? GB£. Want to do the same to my standard Thruxton 1200 (non R)

Hello, Have you ever seen signs of coolant leaking from the small hole in the middle of the oil pan under your speed twin?

I need to do mine. In 42yrs riding it’s the worst suspended bike I’ve owned since my ‘76 Fizzy. Triumph should be ashamed.

Part number and link to these shocks?

Bike is pretty thou .

How much is the upgrade?

Are these available in the U.S?

That’s momos favourite corner

Approx how much does this suspension upgrade cost?

is it wise to dump that oil in the drain?

Hi Dave just to make you aware, you do know it's an offence to pour vehicle fluids into the sewer system? Let alone film it!

Did you Void the Warranty?

Honestly, just get a sportier bike. The constant complaining about suspension on these bikes led to some drastic changes in the 2022 model which ruined the look of the bike.

Took one out for a test ride.....absolute rubbish. The OE suspension is awful. Amazed why anyone is prepared to spend 11k on a bike that you then have to spend even more on to make it rideable....strange times...

What absolute trash standard suspension ..... shame on you Triumph